| Knowledge | Number of fathers % (N = 78) |
| Are there benefits in breastfeeding? |
|
| yes | 80.8 (63) |
| no | 12.8 (10) |
| no answer | 6.4 (5) |
| What are the benefits for the mother? |
|
| Empty the breasts/no waste/avoid petrified milk | 38.1 (24) |
| Relationship mother-child | 17.5 (11) |
| Prevent diseases/breast cancer | 12.7 (8) |
| Lose weight | 6.3 (4) |
| Afterbirth recovery/less complications | 4.8 (3) |
| Decrease expenses | 4.8 (3) |
| Other benefits | 6.3 (4) |
| No answer | 22.2 (14) |
| Are there benefits for the child in breastfeeding? |
|
| yes | 100 (78) |
| no | - (0) |
| What are the benefits for the child? |
|
| More resistance/improvement in immune system/health | 61.5 (48) |
| Development/growth | 50.0 (39) |
| Good nutrition/weight gain/best food | 26.9 (21) |
| Source of calcium/strong bones/strength | 23.1 (18) |
| Emotional bond | 6.4 (5) |
| Teething | 3.8 (3) |
| Other benefits | 16.7 (13) |
| No answer | 6.4 (5) |
| Breastfeeding brings benefits for the child in the long term? |
|
| yes | 70.5 (55) |
| no | 29.5 (23) |
| Did you notice any difficulties for the mother in breastfeeding? |
|
| yes | 62.8 (49) |
| no | 35.9 (28) |
| no answer | 1.3 (1) |
| Which difficulties were observed? |
|
| Pain | 34.7 (17) |
| Milk was difficult to come/not enough milk | 22.4 (11) |
| Cracks | 20.4 (10) |
| Nipple formation/incorrect holding | 20.4 (10) |
| Afterbirth movements/correct position | 16.3 (8) |
| Petrified milk/leaks | 6.1 (3) |
| First time anxiety | 6.1 (3) |
| Other difficulties | 6.1 (3) |
| No answer | 2.0 (1) |